Rep. Higgins Announces House Passage of Paycheck Fairness Act
April 16, 2021
April 16, 2021
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Brian Higgins, D-New York, issued the following news release on April 15, 2021:
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced passage of H.R.7, the Paycheck Fairness Act. The legislation, cosponsored by Higgins, strengthens the 1963 Equal Pay Act by closing loopholes to provide women additional protections from pay discrimination and requiring, under the law, equal pay for equal work.
Higgins said, "The wage gap is real and substantial. I . . .
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced passage of H.R.7, the Paycheck Fairness Act. The legislation, cosponsored by Higgins, strengthens the 1963 Equal Pay Act by closing loopholes to provide women additional protections from pay discrimination and requiring, under the law, equal pay for equal work.
Higgins said, "The wage gap is real and substantial. I . . .